i got lucky on the temper. he is shedding ( not a great shed) and he dont strike. i make sure i keep his tub at 50 to 60% humidity and UTH runs about 88 to 93 the way i have it set up... and only comes out of the hide when he gets water or goes under the hide/tree thing to cool. and when i hold him he like to face me. and just lay his head down on my hand. i hold him once a day.